Trailer Park Musical promises plenty of he-haws

'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' features a saucy but talented bunch, including from left, Linoleum (Megan Little), Betty (Gabrielle Archambault) and Pickles (Katelyn Parker) (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - Stop in for a visit with the saucy, sassy residents in Armadillo Acres, the most exclusive trailer park in Florida, when Rochester Opera House Productions presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical from January 16 to February 2 with evening and matinee performances.  Enjoy cocktail seating and munch on great trailer park cuisine including hot dogs, mac & cheese, armadillo dip and drinks, as you become part of this rambunctious bunch and their raucous mischievousness.

Watch out for new resident, Pippi the stripper (Heidi Gagne), when she comes between the Dr. Phil loving agoraphobic, Jeannie (Danica Carlson), and her tollbooth collector husband, Norbert (Shay Willard).  Meet the other quirky folks like the Greek-chorus-like trio of Linoleum (Megan Little), Betty (Gabrielle Archambault) and Pickles (Katelyn Parker).  Get ready for lots of uproarious antics in this musical comedy, written by David Nehls and Betsy Kelso.

With outstanding direction by Kathy Fink, live music in the orchestra pit heightens the experience with songs ranging from country rock to The Andrew Sisters to tender ballads.  Fink asserts that The Great American Trailer Park Musical “is a hilarious, tongue-in-cheek musical romp that blends over the top characters with terrific harmonies.”

Director Merrill Peiffer is “over the moon” to be directing a production at the Rochester Opera House.  “I’ve always wanted to work here.  It’s a talented team.  I was really impressed by their production of Shrek”, explains Peiffer.  Peiffer performed in Trailer Park at the Palace Theater in Manchester and thinks “it’s one of the funniest musicals out there”.  She is “so happy with the talented cast, I’ve assembled…some of the Seacoast’s finest!”

Reserve tickets online at RochesterOperaHouse.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5 and two hours before the show.   So that tables can be arrangedtoseat you and your party, please call ahead to the box office to reserve your table.  Cash bar and supper (not included in ticket price).  Handicap access is available in the balcony only.  Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This show is sponsored by TD Bank, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Eastern Propane & Oil, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Norm Vetter Inc. and The Governor’s Inn. Rochester Opera House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH.  The season continues with Motor Booty Affair 2/7 and The Spirit of Johnny Cash Valentine’s Day Concert.